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Hokuryū, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Hokuryū is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 1,965. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).
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People
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| Population | 1,965 |
| Population Density | 32 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.7833°, 141.9167° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.8 inches (1,139 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.8 inches (33 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Hokuryū
Hokuryū is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 1,965. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hokuryū vs Japan Average
Income: Hokuryū vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 63 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 786 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 61.3 sq mi (158.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7833°N, 141.9167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 74 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 74 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 77 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 99 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 129 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 139 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 143 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 156 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 163 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.5 in |
Hokuryū has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and March the driest (2.2").
Schools in Hokuryū
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 北竜中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 真竜小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hokuryū
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hokuryū
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takikawa Natural History Museum | ||||
| 川の科学館 | ||||
| 新十津川町開拓記念館 |
Libraries in Hokuryū
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 秩父別町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 赤平市図書館 | 0.0 |
Gas Stations in Hokuryū
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hokuryū
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Hokuryū
26 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokuryu Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nayoro Piyashiri | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| PIYASHIRI NAYORO SNOW PARK | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Haboro Chomin Skijo | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Furen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wassamu Higashiyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Boyodai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kokusetsu Horotachi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pippu Ski Slopes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Touma Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ashimoi Kanko Takaho Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mashike Choei Shokanbetsudake Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minami Furano | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Santa present park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inosawa Sky Slopes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Canmore Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kamui Ski Links | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shintotsukawacho Sotchidake | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kamoidake Kokusai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Furano ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bibai Kokusetsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ishikariheigen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Katsurazawa Kokusetsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hokkaido Greenland White Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Haginoyama Shimin Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Hokuryū
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Asahikawa Airport | AKJ | Medium Airport |
| Sapporo Okadama Airport | OKD | Medium Airport |
| Biei Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Fukagawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Hokkaido University Yubari River Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Asahikawa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Nayoro Airfield and Heliport | — | Small Airport |
| Shinshinotsu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Skyport Bibai | — | Small Airport |
| Takikawa Sky Park | — | Small Airport |
| Toma Skypark Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| UFO Park Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hokuryū
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 和郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hokuryū
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 弘徳寺 | |
| 村社 花籠神社 | |
| 清雲寺 | |
| 真龍神社 | |
| 真龍神社社務所 | |
| 碧水神社 | |
| 禅林寺 | |
| 龍泉寺 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
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What is the population of Hokuryū?
Hokuryū has a population of 1,965 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 61.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hokuryū expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,900, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Hokuryū?
Hokuryū has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.8 inches, with 12.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Hokuryū?
Hokuryū has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 63 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hokuryū?
The median home value in Hokuryū is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.